2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.

Prosper euodoo (yoo-od-o’-o); to help on the road, i.e. (passively) succeed in reaching; figuratively, to succeed in business affairs:

KJV– (have a) prosper (-ous journey).

Success is how you deal with life along the way.

Subjective.

Eccl 7:15-18

15 In this meaningless life of mine I have seen both of these: a righteous man perishing in his righteousness, and a wicked man living long in his wickedness. 16 Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise — why destroy yourself? 17 Do not be overwicked, and do not be a fool — why die before your time? 18 It is good to grasp the one and not let go of the other. The man who fears God will avoid all [extremes].

Subjective: You are the only person who can really label what you do a failure.

I got a pelican tattoo for the VacationBibleSchool zoo trip. It can be erased. Picture of my tattoo.

David Brinkley asked columnist Ann Landers what question she most frequently receives from readers. “What is wrong with me?”

“I am not a failure. I failed at doing something. There’s a big difference.”

Apostle Paul did not allow his past to taint his future. He was bold and called himself an apostle. He didn’t asked to sweep the floors.

Gal 1:23-24

23 They only heard the report: “The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.”

24 And they praised God because of me.

1 Tim 1:15-16

15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners– of whom I am the worst.

16But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.

Old saying, “God uses people who fail—cause there aren’t any other kind around.”

Not Final.

Sergio Zyman is mastermind behind New Coke. He left the company and got rehired because ultimately the action ended up being positive. Coca-Cola Classic.

1 Cor 1:18

18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.